Description
Sweet, crunchy, buttery, and coated in warm cinnamon sugar, Southern Church Lady Pecans are a classic Southern snack that’s perfect for holidays, parties, homemade gifts, and everyday snacking. These easy candied pecans are slow-roasted for the perfect crisp texture and rich caramelized flavor. Whether you need a quick dessert idea, easy holiday treat, party snack, or homemade food gift, this Southern pecan recipe delivers comforting flavor in every bite. Perfect for charcuterie boards, salads, ice cream toppings, and festive gatherings, these homemade cinnamon sugar pecans are simple to prepare and impossible to stop eating.
Ingredients
1 pound raw pecan halves
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 250°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Whisk together the egg white, water, and vanilla extract until frothy.
3. Combine the sugar, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and cloves in a separate bowl.
4. Add the raw pecans to the egg white mixture and stir until coated.
5. Add the cinnamon sugar mixture and stir until evenly coated.
6. Spread the pecans in a single layer on the baking sheet.
7. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
8. Allow the pecans to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
Use raw pecans for the best flavor and texture.
Cool the pecans completely before storing to maintain crunch.
Add cayenne pepper for a sweet-and-spicy variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Southern Church Lady Pecans, candied pecans, cinnamon sugar pecans, holiday snack, homemade pecans, Southern dessert, easy snack recipe, pecan recipe